Technology

Kindsight launches AI-powered grant writing solution to draft compelling, funder-aligned proposals in minutes

Published

1 year ago

March 18, 2025

CHARLOTTETOWN, PE and SAN FRANCISCO, March 18, 2025 /CNW/ – Kindsight, the industry-leading fundraising intelligence solution, has announced the launch of Grant Writer. This new AI-powered feature is designed to help nonprofits draft winning grant applications in minutes, powered by insights from leading grant consulting firm Grants Plus. Available through engage, Kindsight’s generative AI tool, Grant Writer leverages best practices in grant writing and uses a proprietary database of funding insights to apply proven strategies to maximize funding success.

“Grant writing is a demanding process. It requires a significant investment of time, specialized knowledge, and a clear understanding of funder priorities,” says Ross Beattie, CEO of Kindsight. “This new offering will revolutionize the way organizations obtain grant funding. Whether they aim to streamline their efforts, enhance the quality of their proposals, or boost their success rates, they can do so without the high costs of hiring external grant consultants or dedicated staffing.”

Unlike generic grant-writing templates or generic AI tools that use unspecialized information based on publicly available data, Grant Writer is powered by Grants Plus’s proprietary database of funding insights from fully awarded grants. Tested and vetted by professional grant writers, its content is designed for accuracy and effectiveness, ensuring proposals are built on proven strategies rather than generic AI outputs.

“We’re thrilled to partner with Kindsight on this new product offering–it’s been a dream for a long time,” says Lauren Steiner, founder and CEO of Grants Plus. “Our partnership combines cutting-edge AI technology with industry-leading grant writing expertise, giving nonprofits an unprecedented advantage in securing funding.”

Grant Writer takes the complexity out of grant writing—whether organizations are applying for foundation, corporate, or government grants—making it faster and easier to secure funding. By combining AI with a proprietary database of funding insights, it helps fundraising organizations create compelling, funder-aligned proposals—without starting from scratch. Key features include:

AI-powered proposal generation: Grant Writer automatically crafts a proposal tailored to your organization’s mission and the funder’s priorities.Data-driven winning insights: Leverages Grants Plus’s proprietary database of funding insights from fully awarded grants to apply proven strategies to your grant applications.Expert-vetted accuracy: Nonprofit professionals have tested and validated our AI-generated content to ensure accurate, relevant proposals without generic language.Customizable proposal sections: Customize your proposal sections to match funder requirements for a polished, structured application.Editing and refinement tools: Adjust word count or character limits effortlessly to meet funder requirements, with options to shorten or expand text as needed.Easy-to-use interface: Complete with intuitive navigation and structured guidance, it’s designed for both experienced grant writers and those new to the process.

Kindsight has also reinforced engage’s privacy and functionality with a more powerful AI infrastructure, powered by AWS Bedrock. This ensures more enhanced security, agility, and reliability for engage customers.

These announcements are the latest additions to Kindsight’s expansive suite of solutions that help fundraising organizations make a lasting impact within the community they serve. The suite also includes iwave, Kindsight’s prospect research product powered by real-time data, and ascend, its purpose-built CRM.

Grant Writer is available as an add-on for engage Professional plans, and included in engage Premium plans.

For media inquiries, please contact press@kindsight.io

About Kindsight

Kindsight builds technology that helps nonprofits make a difference. For 30+ years, Kindsight has supported fundraising organizations with purpose-built tools and the largest charitable giving database on the market. As a leader in fundraising intelligence, Kindsight leverages real-time data and emerging technologies to help organizations identify and engage with donors, and manage campaigns – at any scale. The holistic platform includes four products, iwave, engage, ascend, and connect, that work together to deliver valuable donor intel and insights, generative AI that builds campaigns and creates meaningful outreach, and a CRM that corrals your donor information and campaign tracking into one place. Connect your story to donors who care about your cause. At any scale. In real time. That’s the power of Kindsight. Learn more at kindsight.io

About Grants Plus

Grants Plus is the nation’s most trusted and experienced professional grant-seeking firm. Since 2007, they have assisted nonprofit leaders across the country to secure $350 million in grant funding from private, corporate, and government funders. To learn more about Grant Plus, visit grantsplus.com

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Technology

Asian Hall of Fame Heritage Gala Highlights Impactful Legacy

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6 hours ago

May 13, 2026

Benefit supported Women In Tech, Entertainment, Science & Sports Scholars

LOS ANGELES, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Global ambassador Asian Hall of Fame highlighted positive messages of interracial synergy with its Heritage Gala on May 1, 2026 at the iconic Biltmore Los Angeles. CBS LA Anchor Suzie Suh served as Master of Ceremonies of the festive Asian Heritage Month celebration brought to life by vibrant heritage costumes representing Asia, Latin America, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The intergenerational benefit funded Women In Tech, Entertainment, Science & Sports (WinTESS) scholarships for 103 applicants from all racial backgrounds.

Guests from California, Washington, Oregon, Hawaii, and New York applauded the Class of 2026 Official Announcement, including Asian Hall of Fame’s first-ever Major League Baseball Inductee Hideo Nomo, nominated by the Los Angeles Dodgers, and DTLA muralist Robert Vargas as Goodwill Ambassador.

Dedicated San Marino philanthropist and Board of Governors Chairwoman Melinda Rogers was honored as the 2026 Woman of the Year, with a moving speech presented by her younger brother William Rogers. Chairwoman Rogers highlighted the endearing impact of family, and delighted audiences with her custom Korean hanbok, designed alongside Anna Kim at her Koreatown boutique.

Distinguished philanthropist Loida Nicolas Lewis (Inductee 2007) shared an inspiring fireside chat with stories of family legacy and community empowerment. Guests received commemorative autographed memoirs, and complimentary gifts from Nan Yang Delight and SUP. Inductees in attendance were Marc Anthony Nicolas, Kristen Lui, incoming Inductees Kitty Lo and Maggie Tseng, Official Design Partner of the 2026 Season.

The dramatic Heritage Costume Show, sponsored by Meridien Vacation Homes, presented pageant holders including a Rose Pageant Princess, Miss Asia USA, Miss Teen Latina Global, Hi-Teen USA, Miss International U.S. Virgin Islands, Miss Taiwanese American, and Mrs. Asia Glamour.

Maki Mae performed from her upcoming album release with pianist Jason Lo and cellist Ryan Phipps. Walter Nishinaka and Los Angeles Taiko Collective kicked off raffle drawings, including an 18-carat gold ring donated by long-standing supporter Vartan Kazanjian, owner of Estate Jewelers of South Pasadena.

ABOUT ASIAN HALL OF FAME
Established in 2004, Asian Hall of Fame strengthens interracial synergy by advancing mainstream recognition of Asian and Native legacy. Inductees include Connie Chung, Kristi Yamaguchi, Margaret Cho, amongst others. Contact: press@asianhalloffame.org, (626) 600-9418, www.asianhalloffame.org.

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Technology

Notice of Data Privacy Incident

Published

6 hours ago

May 13, 2026

MOUNT STERLING, Ill., May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Brown County

Brown County, Illinois provides notice of a data privacy incident involving personal information of certain county constituents and staff.

What Happened? On April 3, 2025, we received alerts of unusual activity in one of our email accounts. We launched an immediate investigation, and retained independent cyber incident response specialists to assist. The investigation determined that two email accounts experienced unauthorized access. We have no evidence of fraud or identity theft from this incident.

What Information Was Involved. The information involved varied by individual, and may have included a first and last name along with a Social Security number, driver’s license number, government issued identification number, medical information, or health insurance information.

What We Are Doing. In addition to the above, we are offering complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services to individuals whose Social Security numbers were believed to be involved.

What You Can Do. Generally, it is best practice to remain vigilant for incidents of identity theft and fraud from any source by reviewing your account statements and credit reports for suspicious activity and errors. If you discover any suspicious or unusual activity, promptly contact your financial institution or service provider.

Individuals are entitled to one free credit report annually from each of the three major credit reporting bureaus, TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax. To order a free credit report, visit www.annualcreditreport.com or call 1-877-322-8228.

Individuals may further learn about identity theft, fraud alerts, credit freezes, and the steps to take to protect personal information by contacting the credit reporting bureaus, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), or state Attorneys General. The FTC encourages those who discover that their information has been misused to file a complaint with them. It may be reached at 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20580; www.identitytheft.gov; 1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-438-4338); and TTY: 1-866-653-4261.

For More Information, you may contact us at 1-800-405-6108, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST for further assistance.

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Technology

SharkNinja Set to Join S&P MidCap 400; Flowers Foods and F&G Annuities & Life to Join S&P SmallCap 600

Published

6 hours ago

May 13, 2026

NEW YORK, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P MidCap 400, S&P SmallCap 600:

SharkNinja (NYSE: SN) will replace Flowers Foods Inc. (NYSE: FLO) in the S&P MidCap 400, and Flowers Foods will replace CSG Systems Intl Inc. (NASD: CSGS) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Monday, May 18. NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) is acquiring CSG Systems Intl in a deal expected to close soon, pending final closing conditions.F&G Annuities & Life Inc. (NYSE: FG) will replace Mister Car Wash Inc. (NASD: MCW) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Tuesday, May 19. Leonard Green & Partners L.P. is acquiring Mister Car Wash in a deal expected to close soon, pending final closing conditions.

Following is a summary of the changes that will take place prior to the open of trading on the effective date:

Effective Date

Index Name

Action

Company Name

Ticker

GICS Sector

May 18, 2026

S&P MidCap 400

Addition

SharkNinja

Consumer Discretionary

May 18, 2026

S&P MidCap 400

Deletion

Flowers Foods

FLO

Consumer Staples

May 18, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Addition

Flowers Foods

FLO

Consumer Staples

May 18, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Deletion

CSG Systems Intl

CSGS

Industrials

May 19, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Addition

F&G Annuities & Life

Financials

May 19, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Deletion

Mister Car Wash

MCW

Consumer Discretionary

ABOUT S&P DOW JONES INDICES

S&P Dow Jones Indices is the largest global resource for essential index-based concepts, data and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators, such as the S&P 500® and the Dow Jones Industrial Average®. More assets are invested in products based on our indices than products based on indices from any other provider in the world. Since Charles Dow invented the first index in 1884, S&P DJI has been innovating and developing indices across the spectrum of asset classes helping to define the way investors measure and trade the markets.

S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), which provides essential intelligence for individuals, companies, and governments to make decisions with confidence. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/.

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